Electrician

Veterans Health Administration

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Electrician for the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System supports Engineering Service by performing troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic equipment across facilities.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, following NEC guidelines, using test instruments, and ensuring safe operation. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm and requires a current driver's license.

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Qualifications

Journeyman electrician knowledge and NEC familiarity.
Current state driver license.
Experience repairing electrical and electronic systems.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and test electrical/electronic equipment.
Repair electrical segments of AC, ventilation, fire alarm, and emergency power systems.
Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to plan routing.
Operate test instruments and hand/power tools safely.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Testing electrical equipment

Reading blueprints

Use of test instruments

Driver license

Tools

Meters

Hand and power tools

Conduit and wiring knowledge

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Electrician. The Electrician will function in Engineering Service.

Key Responsibilities

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Electrician duties include, but are not limited to: Troubleshooting, loading and testing new electrical/electronic equipment.

Repairing electronic/electrical segments of air conditioning and ventilating systems, communication systems, fire alarm systems, emergency power plants and motors and controls. Understanding various gauges, sizes and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers and other electrical devices. Arranging and installing wires to ensure safe operation of systems and equipment worked on. Understanding mathematics to include arithmetic and algebra.

Using test instruments, recording devices, meters, ladders, scaffolds, lifting devices, rigging and all hand/power tools pertinent to the electrical trade safely. Reading blueprints, sketches, building plans, engineering drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams accurately to plan and lay out routing. Referring to and following technical guides and instruction manuals on new or existing equipment.

Developing proper and cost-effective solutions to non-routine repair and construction tasks. Ability to use and maintain handheld and power operated equipment to perform necessary electrician takings. Have a journeymen electrician knowledge in National Electrician Code, NEC. This position requires possession of a current, valid, state issued driver license.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD94459A Physical Requirements: This position requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. Physical efforts includes walking, climbing ladders and scaffolds, crawling and bending; all of which require substantial agility. The Electrician frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $34.48 – $40.28/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.